All college masters will be holding a reception while students move in. Stop by to meet your student’s masters, ask questions, and mingle.

Families will meet with a panel comprised of college masters, resident associates, college coordinators and student leadership while students are with their advisors.

Join other families in Tudor Fieldhouse for an official welcome by:

• David Leebron, President of Rice University
• Dr. Bridget Gorman, Dean of Undergraduates
• Student Leaders
• Current Rice Parent

Visit representatives from the various offices listed below in the Grand Hall of the Rice Memorial Center.

Learn about the unique advising system at Rice, academic rules and regulations, and academic resources. Presented by Aliya Bhimani, Director of Academic Advising. Peer Academic Advisors will be available for individual questions in the Grand Hall of the Rice Memorial Center

Orientation to the Undergraduate Architecture Program with Q&A with Interim Dean John Casbarian, Director of External Programs and Harry K. & Albert K. Smith Professor in Architecture and Dr. Reto Geiser, Director of Undergraduate Studies & Associate Professor, Rice Architecture.

Nicole Van Den Heuvel, Director and Ann McAdam Griffin, Associate Director will share resources for exploring post graduate options and employment opportunities, including externships and summer internships.

Presentation and Q&A about the mental health and wellbeing resources available at Rice University.

Orientation to academics and other educational opportunities in the School of Engineering. Presentation and Q&A session with Dr. Renata F. Ramos, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Brown School of Engineering.

Learn about the preparatory pathway to the health professions, including medical, dental, and other health related professions. Presentation by Christine Martinez, Associate Director of Academic Advising, with Q&A.

Study abroad strives to provide substantial, transformational experiences within each undergraduate’s personal curriculum through intellectually rigorous and culturally enriching international opportunities. Learn about study abroad in this session presented by Study Abroad Office staff.

Presentations by Gary Smith, Associate Dean of the Shepherd School of Music and Geoffrey Scott, Director of Music Admissions, with Q&A.

Learn more about how to support your student as they make the transition to college and life at Rice. This session is ideal for parents of first generation college students or families sending their first student off to college. Presentation by Shelah Crear, Director of Student Success Initiatives.

Kimberly Lee, Assistant Director of Financial Aid will provide a brief overview of the need-based financial aid award process at Rice University.

An opportunity to chat with current Rice parents. Sponsored by Housing and Dining and the Rice Annual Fund.